Where to Eat in Ahmedabad
Eating out in Ahmedabad is easy if you like vegetarian food. The places listed here are all pure vegetarian, and they range from a budget breakfast counter on Gandhi Road to full thali restaurants at Lal Darwaja and out on the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar (SG) Highway.
For local food, choose a place by the dish: fafda-jalebi, dhokla and thepla in the morning, and a Gujarati thali for lunch or dinner. In the old city, you can plan meals around your sightseeing, as Lal Darwaja is close to the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque and Bhadra Fort.
1 place
Gandhi Road
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Lal Darwaja
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Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway
1 place
Vasna
1 place
Vastrapur
Not sure what to order? The Ahmedabad food guide starts from the dishes — what each one is, when to eat it, and which of these kitchens is known for it.
Tips for Eating in Ahmedabad
- Lal Darwaja and Gandhi Road, in the old city, are the places for a thali dinner at the rooftop Agashiye or an early breakfast at Chandravilas.
- SG Highway has large thali restaurants such as Gordhan Thal, a cab ride from the old city.
- Vasna is home to Vishalla, known for Gujarati thali, with undhiyu in winter.
- Go early for breakfast snacks, as fafda-jalebi and dhokla can sell out by mid-morning.
- Book a table for dinner at popular thali restaurants at weekends and during Navratri and Uttarayan.
- If you do not eat onion or garlic, ask for Jain food, which many kitchens prepare.
- Gujarat is a dry state, so restaurants do not serve alcohol.
- Carry some cash for small snack stalls.
Not sure what to order? Start with the dishes in the Ahmedabad food guide.
Questions
Ahmedabad — FAQ
Where should I eat in Ahmedabad?
5 places are listed here, across 5 areas. Each entry says what that kitchen is known for rather than reprinting its menu, so pick by the dish you want and the area you'll be in.
Are there good vegetarian restaurants in Ahmedabad?
Yes — 4 of the places listed are pure vegetarian, and the food-type badge on every card tells you before you set out.
What should I order in Ahmedabad?
Start from the dishes rather than the restaurants — the Ahmedabad food guide covers what each dish is and when to eat it, then links to the places that do it well.
Where can I eat a Gujarati thali in Ahmedabad?
Agashiye at Lal Darwaja, Gordhan Thal on the SG Highway and Vishalla in Vasna are all known for Gujarati thali. Agashiye is the most convenient if you are sightseeing in the old city.
Where can I have fafda-jalebi for breakfast in Ahmedabad?
Chandravilas on Gandhi Road is a good place for fafda-jalebi, dhokla and thepla. Go early, as breakfast snacks can sell out by mid-morning, and expect queues on Dussehra, when fafda-jalebi is the traditional treat.
Can I drink alcohol in Ahmedabad?
Gujarat has banned alcohol since 1960, so restaurants do not serve it. Visitors from outside the state can apply for a temporary liquor permit and buy from a small number of licensed shops, but the rules change, so check the latest process before you travel.